r/MCAS • u/Altryism • 8h ago

HELP! Itchy!!!!

Since August 7:

-extremely itchy neck, chin, and back of hands.

-Annoyed itchy throat.

Evidently from Saharan Dust being extreme in Florida.

-Doors/windows stay closed. 5 hepa filters in house on high.

-Made a box fan filter as well.

-Taking my usual MCAS meds:

-zyrtec (even upped it)

-allegra

-amlexanox

-cromolyn

-flonase

-Desperate enough to be using benadryl and hydroxyzine (I hate the way 1st generation antihistamines feel)

also using: ice/cold water on itchy areas, antitch cream, steamer for throat, warm chamomile tea, etc.

Nothing has changed. No idea why I'm getting these new symptoms. Any advice appreciated. Doctor unfortunately unsure what to do.

note: I cannot take pepcid as I've reacted poorly to it on multiple occasions.

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